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Overview |
Maine College of Art | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Maine College of Art ($43,960.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($35,395 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 2.9% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,440 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 52.9% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($20,227 vs. $13,229)
Maine College of Art vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or American Musical and Dramatic Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Maine College of Art vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or American Musical and Dramatic Academy? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Maine College of Art (100% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn on average $900 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $31,600)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/